Summary of Warriors 4of6 Cortes Hot Documentary

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The video is a documentary about the Spanish conquest of Mexico. It discusses the events leading up to the conquest, the battle itself, and the aftermath. The video paints Cortes as a master tactician and fighter, and explains how the Spanish were able to ultimately defeat the Aztecs.

• 00:00:00 In 1519, Spanish explorer Hernan Cortes led an expedition to Central America in search of a legendary city filled with gold. After reaching the city of Montezuma and meeting with the emperor, Cortes and his men discovered that the city was nothing more than a trap set by the Aztecs. In just four months, Cortes and his men were forced to retreat, leaving behind a trail of destruction that would eventually lead to the Spanish conquest of Mexico.
• 00:05:00 In the 16th century, Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés tried to capture the Aztec empire by using a strategy of befriending their leaders and then offering them gifts. Montezuma, the emperor of the Aztecs, was initially pleased by Cortés' generosity, but he eventually became suspicious of him. Montezuma's fears were confirmed when Cortés began to demand tribute and make demands for political power.
• 00:10:00 The video is a documentary about the war between the Aztec and Spanish empires. The Aztec emperor, Montezuma, is trying to show the Spanish emperor, Cortes, that he is powerful and that he should have killed Cortes when he had the chance. Montezuma also insults the Spanish gods, calling them disgusting and sacrilegious. Cortes, however, is not deterred, and he orders his men to build a charge up a hill. Montezuma is not pleased, and he orders his priests to purify the place.
• 00:15:00 This video covers the history of Christopher Columbus and his voyage to America. Cortes, a Spanish general, is depicted as a hero for his conquests in South America. He is also shown to be a master of deception and tactics, which makes him a very powerful man. Cortes is eventually captured by the Aztecs, and Montezuma reluctantly issues a warrant for his arrest. However, Cortes is able to convince the emperor to hand over gold and ban human sacrifice in order to win the Aztecs' loyalty. James, the Catholic faith, and the Ohio Territory are also mentioned.
• 00:20:00 The video documents Captain Fernando de Alvarado's attempt to conquer the Aztec Empire, and his eventual defeat at the hands of the more experienced and well-armed Cortez. Cortez is later able to convince Alvarado to join him in his quest for riches and glory, and the two men become outlaws. The video ends with the two men returning to Spain, where they are greeted as heroes.
• 00:25:00 The video discusses the circumstances leading up to the Battle of Cortes, in which the last of the Spanish conquistadors were killed. The warriors discuss their strategy for taking on the Aztecs, and discuss their fears for the future. Ultimately, the warriors are successful in defeating the Aztecs and escaping with their lives.
• 00:30:00 The video documents the journey of Christopher Columbus and his crew as they attempt to find a route to India by crossing the Atlantic Ocean. Along the way, they are attacked by the Aztecs and are nearly defeated. However, they are able to cross the ocean and reach India, where they find and conquer the city of Calicut.
• 00:35:00 The video follows Cortez as he conquers Mexico, starting with his victory over the Aztecs. He then leads the troops in a civil war against the native people, and eventually becomes emperor. Unlike Montezuma, Cortez is willing to fight to the death to protect his empire. After conquering most of Mexico, Cortez builds a series of bridges to allow his troops to cross the country more easily. However, the Spanish are eventually defeated and forced to retreat, with many of Cortez's old friends turning on him.
• 00:40:00 The video discusses the Siege of Tenochtitlan and the Spanish victory. It explains that the Spanish were able to take the city thanks to their teamwork and training, and that by the end of the siege, the Aztec army was starving and in disarray.
• 00:45:00 This documentary follows the journey of 50 of Cortez's men who were captured and taken to be sacrificed on the northern toe by the US. The men describe their motivations for joining Cortez, their experiences fighting against the US, and their thoughts on the futility of their mission. Ultimately, the men are executed for their beliefs, and their sacrifice ultimately fails to free their people from US control.
• 00:50:00 The video takes viewers through the history of the conquest of Mexico by the Spanish, focusing on the battle of Tenochtitlan. After eight nights of fighting, the Spaniards finally conquer Tenochtitlan and find that the city is full of "million people" - almost all of whom are adults. Cuauhtemoc, the ruler of Tenochtitlan, is tortured to try and get information about the location of an oracle, but it is never found. After the conquest, Cortese becomes incredibly wealthy, but his name is now synonymous with the destruction of Tenochtitlan. Almost all of the Spanish settlers remained in the new world, while the Aztec population was quickly wiped out by European diseases, guns, and steel. The video ends with footage of Catholics in Mexico City touching their quarters in order to show the solution to the conflict before it happened, but it was ultimately fruitless.